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…--9 44- The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 8, 1996 be ffiidiigau Dalg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan RONNIE GLASSBERG…

… own packs..> 01 TJ he Michigan Student Assembly's elec- Ir tions are approaching with the lack of subtlety and decorum that often describes and defines the body. With elections in fairly clear view…

… heavily onrthe man who made so many of them, MSA President Flint Wainess. Earlier this year, Wainess' promise to spear- head forces of opposition to the new Code of Student Con- duct materialized in more…

… time and consequently a lot of power left, this is no time to play lame duck. The hotly contested issue of health care concerns many students, especially graduate students last year that helped fill the…

…4A - The Michigan Daily -- Monday, February 12, 1996 ti e llut igttn 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan RONNIE GLASSBERG Editor in…

… through any other organization on campus - services that we feelare necessary. We are scared that students will not feel comfortable coming to SAPAC for counseling services as a result of this controversy…

… bankrupting the organization's budget - is counterproduc- tive. It only hurts the humanitarian efforts the As any immigrant group in America, Arab Americans have had to face many chal- lenges: a new language…

…, cul- ture and economic instability, just to name a few. Arabs have accepted these challenges, like past immigrant groups, adjust- ing to this new nation while retaining much of their heri- tage. Arab…

…, discrimination toward Arabs is actively practiced and ac- cepted by much of the Ameri- can media, government and people. From Washington, D.C., to Hollywood, the Arab has been portrayed as violent, bar- baric and…

… uncivilized. This is why an unfair, inaccurate and biased piece, like the one printed in the Daily on Janu- ary 24, offends, angers and saddens the Arab American community. The article, titled "Israel a lonely…

… champion of democ- racy," made many inaccurate statements about Arabs, and left out important information crucial to the understanding of events in the region. Glar- ing errors in the article in- clude…

… referring to Iran and Mauritania as Arab nations and describing the "many theocratic dictatorships sur- rounding Israel," when in fact only Saudi Arabia is a theo- cratic government surround- ing Israel. The…

… article collec- tively labeled all Arab nations in the region "brutal, back- ward dictatorships." This statement is insulting and false. The Arab world, com- posed of 22 nations, consists ofa wide array of…

… diverse types of governments. From theoc- racies, to democracies, to dic- tatorships, the Middle East is a diverse political arena. Therefore, the article's attempt to lump every Arab nation into a…

…, unfair to Arabs Graduate student instructors, holding white picket signs and wearing yellow buttons, protested across campus Thursday for higher wages, more benefits and better treatment from the…

… well-re- searched article on the Near East. RAMI KISHEK RACKHAM STUDENT Arabs are victims of racism To THE DAILY, In a recent edition of your newspaper, you decided to print a biased, misinformative…

… LSA SOPHOMORE M ideast article inaccurate TO THE DAILY: - I am an officer with the Arab-American Students Association. The campus Arab community is shocked by the Daily's printing of an editorial last…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Monday, February 5, 1996 e £ibtwigdiHE ltl 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan RONNIE GLASSBERG Editor in…

…, the sooner it'll be over.' - GEO member Monika Cassel, explaining why graduate students were protesting Thursday JIM LASSER SHARP AS TOAST P4ARLBO KO COUNTR -i1_ -- - -- LETTERS To THE EDITOR Viewpoint…

… University. By meeting the demands of the graduate students, the administration will create a better environ- ment for both graduate and undergraduate students. Since the University is primarily a re- search…

… institution, graduate students are re- sponsible for most of the actual teaching. Many undergraduate classes - such as low-level language, math and writing courses - are taught entirely by GSIs. They also lead…

…; part of the cost. Graduate students, most of whom face big debts, do not have readily available alternate sources of income. Thus, if they cannot earn a decent living by teaching, they are forced to take…

… students tends toattractthe best applicantstotheUniversity's programs - and the best teachers. In light ofthese facts, GEO's demands are more than reasonable. The union's request for a 15-percent wage…

…, especially for international, non-English speaking students. Currently, these graduate students are given three weeks of English language training over the sum- mer. However, the University fails to provide…

…4 -The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, February 7, 1996 47h i je lCrtl tgtttt tt lg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan RONNIE GLASSBERG…

… JIM LASSER SHAR As TOAST STEVE FORBEE SAYS HEREH THAT "AMERICA ISN' T FOR~ SA LE1" RIGHT' ON. - jA LETFERS TO THE EDITOR T he number of University students who participate in community service has…

…4 -The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 27, 1996 (Itw £itigan ?§fllg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan RONNIE GLASSBERG Editor…

… like the 0 0 O n Thursday night, several students chose to upset University students' quiet ac- quiescence to violence, and call attention to its consequences. Their activism is a striking departure…

… will be handled in a manner similar to the recent one, whether it involves a "top" University official, a faculty member or even a student! THOMAS LANDEFELD ASSOCIATE PROF. OF PHARMACOLOGY Letters only…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 29, 1996 ~r~; £idi~rn ~ti 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan RONNIE GLASSBERG Editor…

… East University Avenue ev- ery day, their input would have brought an unconsidered angle to the new mall. For example, one student suggested an ecologi- cally balanced and energy-efficient design. The…

… available in Michigan's climate. Instead, SNRE students advocate using native plants cLuf1rrEj{J6 You t1t0 S~OW) PAIr TI1c IS$' EAD.1 YvOU tE.EO 'To G.O WITO OrCONOOLvOGy ANDX ikESEARGH IT.TART'S W HERE…

… 'TAE OEY t4 1 5 g~ N0 -rft, S 'NtH Ju-" University neglected to seek out any input from a large group of students whose opinion would have been beneficial - yet they are creating the new "pedestrian…

… mall" in these stu- dents' backyard, the School of Natural Resources and Envi- ronment. SNRE students study the sustainability of native plants, and distinguish between dif- ferent plant varieties and…

… place for learning knowledge, then applying it. The landscap- ing project was a perfect opportunity for willing students to further their knowledge and gain experience in something that they have studied…

… - satisfying and rewarding information. SNRE students had ideas for this project that should have been considered. Since stu- fore, planners chose to use exotic plants that cost more to maintain in the long run…

…. But who will pay to maintain special pines and crab apples? Students, if asked, would most likely not support Scotch pines over white pines if they had to foot the bill. It is finan- cially unwise to…

… invest in frivolously reland- scaping a section of campus. The funds would be better used if they contributed to educating SNRE students. If the University focused more of its business transactions on its…

… educational mission, the campus would be more pleasing for students, - mall or no mall. Engler cuts again Adult education too important to play with Lmong Gov. John Engler's many claims, e professes to hold a…

…4A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 1, 1996 bz 1efiiglu&lg 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan RONNIE GLASSBERG Editor in…

… Alliance Four Justice presented a list of demands in an open letter to the University community. The Alliance, which consists of Asian American, African American, Native American and Latino/a student…

… the Jniversity increase its percentage of faculty ,nd students of color. It also asks the admin- 4Stration to bolster its efforts to retain faculty end students of color. The administration has…

… -ifficult. As long as the University is making the effort, the Alliance needs specify how the University should proceed. The letter also asks the University to pro- vide organizations of students of color…

… student groups do not receive University hookups. Unless the Alli- ance can justify a special need, the demand seems frivolous. The letter also demands increased fund- ing and guaranteed autonomy for the…

… - Black Stu- dent Union Speaker Sherise Steele told The Michigan Daily that the University commu- nity felt too "white." The University should work to make all its students feel at home. Duderstadt must…

… prepared to bargain, they will leave content - until the next talk. NOTABLE QUOTABLE,, 'We don't think that students should start off their newspaper careers as scabs.' --Roger Kerson, spokesperson for the…

… Zimbabwean summer, I enjoyed the luxury of a nice house in Harare (the capital city) and a school with a swimming pool. But outside the well- guarded, fenced-in worlds created for foreign students, an uglier…

… is seeking student appli- cations for the Jane Addams and An- drew Carnegie Fellowships for a 10- month internship in Indianapolis, Id. * The fellowship comes with a $15,000 stipend and 12 credits…

…. Candidates should be recent gradu- ates orseniors notcommitted to a gradu- ate program. Students will be selected based on leadership potential, interest in community service and the nonprofit -sector, and…

… ihrough Friday. Students applying for the scholar- ships for women must be currently or formerly enrolled at the University, have a minimum GPA of 3.4 for undergradu- ates or 6.0 for graduates, demonstrate…

… *nancial need, and be involved in the .University community. - :Applications for both scholarships are available at the Office of Financial Aid, 2011 Student Activities Build- ing. - Compiled from staff…

… reports. MSA budget committee faces shortage of funding By Laurie Mayk Daily Staff Reporter After several weeks of speculation and criticism, Michigan Student Assembly leaders say they are now ready to…

… if J shafted orsabotaged the process, only the students would suffer." Panelists were picked by the student governments of the University's differ- ent schools. Previously, student govern- ment leaders…

… and administrators said they were concerned that there was not enough time to find panelists. Vice President for Student Affairs Maureen Hartford said having anti-Code sentiment on the Student…

… far from unanimous, however. "None of the things the Code does is punishment - it's helpful," said Erin Kenney, an LSA first-year student. "A couple people had questions and said they weren't sure…

… to a later spring break this year, students have an opportunity to spend the week with students from other uni- versities. "This year I'm psyched to have a million raging, drunk college kids around so…

… ' ' . a, sit .a+ 'M f " , ' y ;a _ , c 3; r:a_. ,: . ;? tt, r ;:§: ,._, ..".. _ .. a.. rrgs .rt"er tisi J e R eL , ' Fearing terrorism, Israelis kill Arab American Los Angeles Times JERUSALEM - Israel…

… described Hamida as a quiet, See ISRAEL, Page 2 AP PHOTO The body of an Arab American lies in a Jerusalem street. The man was shot yesterday by bystanders after his car ran into a bus stop. U.S.: Sanctions…

…. The new proposal would eliminate the extra- neous work - ballots would be auto- matically sent to the homes of regis- tered voters. Smith said the system would en- courage students to vote. The proposal…

… training By Jeff Eldridge Daily Staff Reporter Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Mary Lou Antieau said yesterday she is prepared to put Student Resolution Panelists who hear Code of Student…

…. Clinton left in place his recent easing of curbs on Cuban-American Student uses Internet to l u ch b i s es a...........-..~.:- By Anita Chik Daily Staff Reporter Unlike other students who play on com…

…4 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 23, 1996 e txcl igttn ttil 420 Maynard Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan gg :. a ta RONNIE…

… articles, letters and cartoons do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Michigan Daily. FROM THE DAILY 70% representation MSA reps. slight out-of-state students l l x ' O ne year ago, the University…

…'s proposal treated all schools about equally, and he has pro- posed a 4.4-percent increase in allocations to the University. Ironically, some Michigan Student Assembly members want the state to take some of…

…' allocations, Michigan residents attending the public schools would get a tax credit of up to $250 per year. While the two representatives are not trying to harm out-of-state students -who comprise about 30…

… Students' Party for which she is the vice presidential candidate. Tuesday night - after the fact - MSA passed a resolution that supported Schor's and Savic's position. The representatives were not speaking…

… on behalf of the entire assembly, but it is clear that MSA supports their position - retroac- tively. By supporting the plan, MSA dis- played a lack of consideration for out-of- state students. MSA…

… representatives did not fulfill their obligation as elected officials to work for the needs ofall students. The External Relations Committee and the Students' Party, as well as the entire assembly, seemed to disre…

…- gard the interests of out-of-state students -an important part of its constituency. Savic said she thought asking the com- mittee to reinstate the tax credit program without giving up any ofthe…

… and necessary state dollars. MSA is obligated to represent all University students, and to fight for their rights. Asking for a tuition break, in addition to a reasonable allocation, is "immature…

… here." Joe Willis, director of the office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs, said he at- tended the forum to observe the Alliance. "I understand some of the concerns and I am hoping the Alliance will sit…

… down to talk," Willis said. He added that one of their demands, the creation of a Minority Student Ser- vice student advisory board, is already underway. Students who attended the forum ex- pressed…

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… long, is poised to call early elections in May that would amount to a decisive test of Israel's course toward reconciliation with its Arab neighbors. The prospect has unnerved an oppo- sition still…

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